dedicated to simplifying my consumption and accumulation of stuff (especially clothes), one step at a time, starting today 6-1-11 for one year. Ok, 2 years. Well, now we're going into Y3. Make that 4. - so who's counting anyway?

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Keep Calm and Sew On

My Mandala Jacket is derived from pattern J of the Happy Homemade Vol. 1 Japanese sewing book. Deviations are: side seam pockets rather than patch, button closures rather than just left open, sleeves longer than 3/4, and no side attached tie belt. And I used fabric from my stash from way back when.

I must confess I made so many sewing mistakes it was unbelievable - even to me! I'm not going to relive them all in the telling, but suffice it to say my mind must have been elsewhere or something to that effect...